Not really sure where to post this thread, but I guess this is as good a place as any.
I am not actually looking for an Uno Turbo engine.. but I have been offered one and was wondering what sort of money I should be paying?
The engine in question is a 1.4 with gearbox and fuel loom. Done about 87,000 miles. The guy, who has offered it to me for the exxy, is looking for around £500 for the lot...
It sounds a fair ish price if it includes the ECU and all the wiring harness, and if the turbo is fine (turbo £400ish to have rebuilt),
Have seen mark ones go for this sort of money but they are a little rare now,
Personally i would not want to pay more than £350 as it will probably need work.
I'll have to ask a bit more about the wiring, as he did mention that one bit was missing!
I think for the £500 he would pretty much give me the whole car minus a selection of bits he wants for another Uno... but it would include all the running gear.. I'm guessing gear breaks etc are compatable?
I've not done the mod myself but understand the main difference is in converting the mark 2 boxes to fit wit the x1/9 configuration.
Brakes should all be compatible.
I would advise you hear it running as the one I was sold as 'good nick' was a pile of shite that convinced me to shelve the project with the mk1 anyway, cos they are all buggered! Had a brand new IHI turbo you could have had, but thats just been shipped to Switzerland!
I have a MK1 UT engine, plus various other bits and pieces, including the ECUs but sadly not the loom or the turbo unit itself (at least not a complete one)
I even have some spare X1/9 engine components you would needs for the swap so you can start work on it without taking your engine apart.
It is of unknown condition - I bought it as a spare and since have had a full rebuild so think it's not worth the space it takes up.
How does £100 sound for the engine and your pick of spares to go with?
Just a quick question, but I have seen both top and bottom change gearboxes up for sale... does it matter which version you use? i'm guessing not since we're only after the internals?
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